Certified Payroll Resources

Practical guides on Davis-Bacon compliance, WH-347 certified payroll reporting, California eCPR XML export, AASHTOWare-compatible state DOT payroll files, and federal contracting — written for contractors in the field.

• What Is a Certified Payroll Report?

  If you've just won your first federal construction contract, you'll hear the term 'certified payroll' a lot. Here's exactly what it is, who has to file it, what it contains, and what happens if you get it wrong.

• Paystub Import for Certified Payroll

  If your workers are on ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, or any other payroll system, that data already exists on a paystub. WH347.io can read the paystub and pre-fill your timecard automatically — here's how it works.

• New WH-347 Form: September 30, 2026 Deadline

  The old WH-347 certified payroll form expires September 30, 2026. Starting October 1, agencies must reject it. Here's what changed, why it matters, and how to make the switch before the deadline.

• California eCPR XML Export: Contractor's Guide

  California requires all contractors on public works projects to submit certified payroll electronically through the DIR's eCPR system. Here's what the requirements look like and how WH347.io generates a ready-to-upload XML file.

• How to Fill Out the WH-347 Form: 2026 Instructions

  The WH-347 is required on every federally funded construction project. Updated for the 2025 revised form: a field-by-field walkthrough covering enhanced fringe benefit reporting, apprentice documentation requirements, and the September 30, 2026 form deadline.

• Davis-Bacon Act Explained for Federal Contractors

  The Davis-Bacon Act has governed federal construction wages since 1931. Here's what prevailing wage requirements actually mean for your business and how to stay compliant.

• Why Spreadsheets Fail for Certified Payroll

  Spreadsheets seem like a natural fit for tracking payroll — until a DOL audit reveals a data-entry error from three months ago. Here's why purpose-built software makes more sense for certified payroll.

• 2026 Davis-Bacon Act Updates: Avoid the $10k+ Fine

  The DOL is using automated cross-referencing to catch wage and classification errors in 2026. Here's what federal contractors need to know to stay off the audit list.

• Certified vs. Regular Payroll: 5 Key Differences

  Stepping into federal work for the first time? Here are the five key differences between regular and certified payroll — and why confusing them can cost you a progress payment.

• Subcontractor Certified Payroll: Who's Responsible

  Subcontractors on federal projects are just as responsible for Davis-Bacon compliance as general contractors — but many don't realize it until they're audited. Here's what every sub needs to know.

• What Happens During a Davis-Bacon Audit

  A DOL audit of your certified payroll records can feel overwhelming — but contractors who keep clean, complete records have nothing to fear. Here's exactly what auditors look for and how to be ready.

• AASHTOWare Certified Payroll XML: State DOT Guide

  Most state Departments of Transportation use AASHTOWare Project to manage certified payroll on highway and infrastructure contracts. Here's what the Payroll XML format requires and how WH347.io exports a submission-ready file.

• WH-347 Fillable Form 2026: Download vs. Online

  The DOL updated the WH-347 in 2026. Should you download the fillable PDF from dol.gov or use an online tool? We compare both options — and explain why the September 30, 2026 deadline changes everything.

• WH-347 Common Mistakes — And How to Correct Them

  Most WH-347 errors aren't intentional — they're the result of misunderstanding the form, copying the wrong column, or not knowing a rule. Here are the 8 mistakes auditors see most often and exactly how to fix each one.

• WH-347 Statement of Compliance: Who Can Sign

  The Statement of Compliance on page 2 of the WH-347 is a legal document — not a formality. Here's who is authorized to sign it, what each checkbox actually means, and what happens if you sign something that turns out to be inaccurate.

• WH-347 Excel Template: Free vs. Software in 2026

  A WH-347 Excel template seems like the obvious solution — free, familiar, no new software to learn. Here's an honest look at what a template can and can't do, and when it starts costing you more than it saves.

• How to Report Apprentices on the WH-347 Form

  Apprentices are covered under Davis-Bacon but reported differently than journey-level workers. Here's who qualifies, what documentation is required, how to fill in each column, and what the 2025 form changes added to the apprentice section.

• WH-347 No Work Week: Certified Payroll with No Hours

  A week with no work on your federal project still requires a decision — submit a no-work report, or skip it? The answer depends on your contract, and getting it wrong can hold up payments. Here's exactly what to do.

• Prevailing Wage Certified Payroll: Contractor Guide

  Prevailing wage certified payroll is the system that keeps federal construction contracts honest. Here's exactly how prevailing wages work, how to report them on the WH-347, and what happens if you get it wrong.